My husband and I have been hiking and backpacking since 2008, and we started climbing in 2010. We spend about 7-8 weeks on the trails and on the peaks. Last summer we climbed 15ish peaks in the park in July and August. Can't wait to be back there!

I lived in Whitefish during my pre-school years and my mom used to bring all of us kids to the park to feed the bears (Ritz crackers, no less). I have been back to Glacier and Waterton many times since and will always love the place.

I've been visiting the park since my parents first brought me here as a kid. It's like an old friend and I've seen it in all the seasons. I think I like it best in the spring and in the fall after the first snow. It's safe to say that a person could spend a lifetime getting to know this beautiful place.

Took me 5 years to get there, and I went as a mountaineer after originally wanting to go as a tourist, but it was very well worth the wait. The views are tough to beat. I plan on returning, at least until the Glaciers are all gone. Just wish the park could find a better balance between caring about tourists with their money to spend and climbers/hikers just there to enjoy the world. I felt the rangers viewed me as an annoyance.

Second trip, also as a climber went much better. Great rangers to work with on permits. I have to say though, the country is hard, and I am thinking more and more the "tourists" have the idea right. Helicopter rides, bus tours, gentle, easy hikes, rafting, llama and horse rides- plenty to do for anyone.

Define success! I made many hikes, some of which stretch the limit of my abilities and yet others would scoff. GNP offers trails and routes and boardwalks that astound the mind. Don't ever say "I can't"-just "DO" and see where you get. Nobody says success is as everyone else does. Success is getting as far as "I" can!!!!